As a part-time film producer, Nelson Faquirá is moved by everyday people’s stories. He loves the idea of using film to tell these stories as a way of bringing awareness to the plight, or success, of the people behind them.
Twenty-six-year-old Maputo, Mozambique, college student, Melissa Babil, believes film and TV have the power to transform lives, especially those of young Africans.
So much so, in fact, that if she had the chance to make a TV show of her own, it would focus on helping Africa’s young people.
Excellent scripting, acting and film techniques are all important in crafting a memorable film or TV show, but music – an often overlooked skill in film production – plays just as critical a role.
Nobody knows this better than Jerome Claasen. The 26-year-old Windhoek, Namibia, resident loves music. He holds a Certificate in Sound Production from the College of Arts of Namibia, and wants nothing more than to pursue a career as a sound engineer for a major film company.
The vibrant cultures, rich history, abundant natural resources and Ubuntu spirit are just some of the things that Jose Amutenya loves most about Africa. That, and the music. The 26-year-old freelancer from Windhoek, Namibia, is crazy about music and wants to pursue a career in audio engineering.
For Lucia Hamunghete, the thrill of TV and film production lies as much behind the camera as it does in front of it, which is why the 23-year-old creative director and actress from Windhoek, Namibia has her sights set not only on directing and producing, but presenting too.